A LOW ART by Margaret Atwood(LITERARY ANALYSIS)

 

Name:Leanie Abig
Grade-Section:11-SMITH
Date: 09/05/18

Title of the Literature: A Low Art
(5-sentenced explanation of the title):
-In the title "A low art" it implies the bottomline of the literature. A literature is an art--- a masterpiece of writing.It is low for it is where other roles,being and worlds are underestimated and unnoticeable---where voices are unheard. The myth " The odyssey " was re-tell by Margaret Atwood through her book "Penelopiad" to give the privilege to explain   the character of Penelope through perspectives  , because  her  roles or part is not crystal clear for others.It is A low Art for it is for those identities  ,covered by the mockery within the art of writing.

Author/Writer: Margaret Atwood

Characters:
      *Protagonist/s:Penelope
      *Antagonist/s:Odysseus, Historians 
Settings:
     *Integral-  Not indicated 
     *Backdrop-
Difficult words in the literature and their definitions:
1.Factoids-an invented fact believed to be true because it appears in print.
2.Plausible-superficially fair,reasonable, or valuable but often specious.
3.Inklings- a slight indication or suggestion;HINT;CLUE.
4.Jeering-to speak or cry out with derision or mockery.
5.Minstrel-one of a class of medieval musical entertainers.
   Aristocrat-one who has the bearing and viewpoint typical of the aristocracy

PLOT:
*Exposition:Penelope , the wife of Odysseus in the literature reveals her perspectives now that she's dead, behind all the history or stories about her husband whom people admire. Realization hits her when she's already dead (meaning invisible)from the other story.
*Rising Action: Stories thrown to her seems degrade her essence as a human being because of the love she had for her husband---(she's a martyr). On the other side, Odysseus was continuously praise.
*Climax: Penelope told how tricky and liar Odysseus is. She reveals the negative side of her husband.
*Falling Action: Penelope chose to remain silent and keep her voice shut for herself.She didn't contradict and let everything flows according to what will happen in the end even it's a mockery for her.
*Dénouement: Penelope (or should I say Margaret Atwood) did a little story-making yet its impact is great.Turning the world upside down by her own story. She owned the stage or floor within the book. And reveal the other side.

 THEME: 

   Explanation (3 sentences-minimum)

* THERE IS ANOTHER STORY BEHIND THE STORY
* The literature reveals the other side of the story wherein it shows the bias made by some historians. The history favoured most men. We shouldn't only stick to one side , for it'll be better if we open our ears to other's side. A biased can influence others to become biased too----and IT IS THREATENING. Don't just let yourself believe from what most people believed. Critical thinking is badly needed.
* LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD 
* Some voices from the history remained unheard. Margaret Atwood's Penelopiad specifically from the excerpt "A low Art" is a portrayal on how we are going to bring out all the voices within us.Every perspective of an individual is important to complete our puzzled minds.Let your voice be heard and let others know your part.
* INJUSTICE TO WOMEN
* Way back in our history there are many cases from the different part of the country wherein the rights of women are being degraded. In this literature the injustice to women is being portrayed. That men are whom they favoured.
Symbol/s used in the literature and their meanings:
1.Now that I'm dead I know everything- it signifies the reborn and revitalized perspectives from the story done by a writer from which  another writer made a twist. For it seems that Penelope character in the Homers' "The Odyssey" is unacceptable,dead and lame for others. And Margaret turn the spotlight to Penelope's point of view where realizations are shown.
2.Sacks- refers to the stories that people believed into.(It can be rumours)
3.Stick-The injustice thrown to women, the reason why they suffered from muteness of their own voices.
4.Sound like an owl- These represents  a person sounds when he/ she tries to open her ideas to others but it's unpleasant for them and they not might agree with it.For others' ears are closed.
5.Right doors- (in the literature Penelope keep it locked)it signifies the other side of  story that can be a truth. These are the hidden perspectives of Penelope which revealed by Margaret.
Application(impacts) of the literature to the present generation(10 sentences):
-The theme of this literature will open up everyone's mind. This will help present generation to gain insights about the history that they've learned from the past. A unique story was introduced through this literature. Expectedly, that this will serve as a guide for us from what sides we'll take and what we'll choose to believe or withstand against the facade of every story. Literature is influential and can change also the way people think. Written words is powerful as words delivered verbally. Present generation will have ideas to deal with every words they'll hear. They'll will have the courage to let others hear their voices----their hidden perspectives. And give significant about the freedom of expressions. This literature sounds ironic yet it is truly remarkable and motivational to express one's opinions.
Recommendations to the future readers of this literature(5 sentences)
- "A Low Art" is quite interesting and an enlightenment for everyone. For you to be able fully understand the story you need to have ideas about the epic "The Odyssey ", for it is where this literature and the author based for her to create a literary work. A work that reveals the point of view of the other character(Penelope) and turn the epic into more complex yet more insights to get from. I recommend for all the future to open their minds.Do some research. Read between the lines and live with the literature's message.